Hey Simrenee,
Welcome to our valued online community. We are so glad that you have reached out here tonight. We're so sorry to hear that things have been getting worse and that you are feeling that you are alone in this. Please know that you have come to the right place. Many of our community members have had similar thoughts and experiences and will be able to share their own stories with you.
It's great to hear that you have been in therapy. Medication may be worth discussing with your therapist if you are considering it; your doctor should be able to answer any questions that you have about the options available to you.
It sounds like you are a beloved person with many friends. The idea of opening up to a friend can be quite confronting, especially when we identify as a strong person who doesn't need support. However, it's important to recognise that there is a lot of strength in sharing our experiences and asking for help when we need it. If you feel that it would be beneficial to you, you might like to take a look at our page
“Talk about it" for advice on having these conversations for the first time with a friend.
If you feel that it might be more helpful to open up to others who are going through similar experiences, you may consider joining a support group in your area. You can find information on support groups available on the Black Dog Institute site here -
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/support-groups/
We hear that you are looking for stories from our community - hopefully a few of our members will be by to welcome you over the next few days. In the meantime, you might be interested in browsing other threads that have been recently active to read the stories of others.
